Lucille Clifton ('Wii Nii Puun)
Lucille Clifton ('Wii Nii Puun) (1876–1962) was a leader of the Gitga'ata people, specifically the Laxsgiik (Eagle Clan).[1] She was designated a National Historic Person by the government of Canada on 4 July 2016.[2]
References[]
- ^ Parks Canada (4 July 2016). "Lucille Clifton ('Wii Nii Puun) (1876–1962)". gcnws.
- ^ Canada, Parks (4 July 2016). "Government of Canada Announces 13 New National Historic Designations". gcnws.
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- Persons of National Historic Significance (Canada)
- 1876 births
- 1962 deaths
- 19th-century First Nations people
- 20th-century First Nations people
- First Nations women in politics
- Indigenous leaders in British Columbia
- Tsimshian people
- 20th-century Canadian women
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